Thread: Fathers Day "Guessing Competition" prize

No wonder Handy was in such a state when you broke one of his machines building this one and not working on the concrete trucks

Looks like another good build Peter.

You are a good fella Peter and the truck looks tops

Regards

Keith

Handy's much happier now as he realized we have four trucks on the go at once....

I spent a heap of time on the truck on Saturday afternoon, Sunday and again today; in spite of the rush build she's coming together....

I going to try to put an arm under the tipper back but having little idea as to how to get it right plus short on time to get the truck finished;
the wheels are all that's left to complete...
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Cheers, Peter

That's one fine tipper and Handy has a huge smile.

Truck are coming along great Peter and at this rate will be ready on time, just don't let the little fella have too many tea breaks

Pretty cool truck.
Like the dark timbers.

We have wheels....
plus front & rear bumper bars and tail lights....

YES, That little Handy hasn't had a tea break and I've been working him like there's no tomorrow....

Just need to do 3-4 coats of clear to finish it off....

"Oneye" the dark red timber of the cabin is Australia Jarrah...
ANS the chassis is "Spotted Gum"; the engine is Pacific Maple, the tipper back is old Radiata Pine, the front mudguards at Cypress Pine!!!

Cheers, Peter

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Nice work Crowie (and Handy)

As usual, very nice Peter.

Nearly finished - Just another couple of coats of clear to go!!

Handy's pretty chuffed with himself as we built this truck in something like 12hours.

Bit rushed and didn't get to add a tipper life mechanism as Peter had no idea as to how to make one work.

YES, he'd appreciate some ideas and know-how if anyone can help for the future, thank you!

The back of the truck is to filled with a whole heap of goods for folk to guess the quantity, and if your guess is correct you'll win the truck & the goodies.

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Cheers Peter

PS - Some build info......

The rear hinge pivot is 5/16" or 8mm Tassie Oak dowel...
The tail gate hinge pivot is 1/4" or 6.5mm Tassie Oak dowel with a 1/8" lock dowel...
The headlights & taillights are furniture plugs....
The wheel are 2" or 50mm shop bought American Oak wheels...

Great work.
What to put in the back - how about "100's & 1000's". It should take all day to count them.

As for the hoist mechanism I was thinking of a dowel inside either a hollowed out dowel or perhaps a metal tube of some sort. Probably too late for this build though.

Came out all right Peter but then did not expect anything else from your workshop

Originally Posted by crowie

......The back of the truck is to filled with a whole heap of goods for folk to guess the quantity, ....

chocolate eggs and about 232

Originally Posted by Christos

chocolate eggs and about 232

Sorry Christos, The lollies and other goodies are being purchased today for the filling of the tipper back....

I'll ensure I post some photos of the truck with its load of goodies...

There will be a ticketed guess but of course some coins have to go in the can first [hint]!!!